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Senate panel advances measure to expand Attorney General investigative powers, rejects some carve-outs for use-of-force probes
Summary
The Law and Justice Committee gave Senate Bill 5,925 a 'due pass' recommendation to the Rules Committee after debating amendments that would limit the Attorney General's authority to issue civil investigative demands in cases involving small businesses, law enforcement use of force and other areas.
The Senate Law and Justice Committee advanced Senate Bill 5,925 on Feb. 3 after debating several amendments that would limit how and when the Attorney General may issue civil investigative demands.
Ryan Giannini, staff counsel to the committee, told members that SB 5,925 would "grant the Attorney General the authority to issue civil investigative demands to investigate possible violations of The United States Constitution, the Washington State Constitution, and specific state laws." He outlined multiple amendments under consideration.
Amendment alpha, offered by Senator Torres…
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